Engine Diesel or Petrol, 3 or 5 door?

matg · 23rd September 2007, 21:36

Hello,

new person here

I'm looking at buying a used Civic and after some advice from owners.

Diesel or Petrol?
I'm going to using the car everyday to commute to work which is about a 60 mile round trip on a mixture of A roads and the M11. So is it worth plumping for the 2.2 diesel? Am I going to make the initial extra cost worth while?

3 or 5 door?
A question for the mums & dad's, is it easy to get a 14 month old in and out of a car seat in a 3 door or do you think to yourself I wish I bought a 5 door?

Spec?
Do all EX models come with Sat Nav? Is a front heated screen ever an option? Are there any adds on that I should really look for on a used car?

Thats all for now, hope some of you can help me out

Yorkshirestoke · 23rd September 2007, 21:47

I've had both 1.8 petrol and 2.2 diesel and the diesel is faster and gives me 50+ MPG on my 110 mile daily round trip. I suppose it depends on your annual mileage. I have kids and was tempted with the 3 door for the sporty look although I'm glad I opted for the 5 door with the larger 18" wheels.
I think all EX's have Sat Nav. Never seen a heated front screen though.

Happy hunting.

Essexboy · 23rd September 2007, 22:20

I'm pretty sure you can only get a heated front screen on Ford group cars, someone said they owned the patent for it....

Bog · 23rd September 2007, 23:25

All UK EX's have sat nav, and no heated front screen option - the climate control is very effective though at clearing the screen on cold icy mornings!

TTDegs · 23rd September 2007, 23:58

3 or 5 for kids...

bizarelly, the 3 might actually be easier to get them into as you go 'back' into the car, rather than from the side

However, that might be outweighed in tight parking spaces as the bigger doors won't open as wide

I'd say diesel - but I'm bias

Seriously tho, for 60 miles per day, the extra 5 or maybe 10 mpg from the diesel will soon start to chip away at any premium you paid for it

And yes, EX = Sat Nav, and no heated front screen, but demist blower works very well

matg · 24th September 2007, 09:39

Thanks all - very helpful

BigP · 24th September 2007, 09:51

My wife is expecting and we have just bought a 5 door diesel- I would certainly recommend it- performs much better than petrol and gets over 50mpg on a run.

It was more expensive to buy but depending how long you keep it for the resiuals on a diesel are better- so you should get more back for it which kind of balances out the extra initial outlay- I think!

Anyway the diesel is great!

matg · 24th September 2007, 19:34

I think I know what I'm after - 5 door 2.2 Diesel hopefully an EX would be nice

FWH · 24th September 2007, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by matg

I think I know what I'm after - 5 door 2.2 Diesel hopefully an EX would be nice

Yes, that is good choice.
EXs come with parking sensors on 08s - otherwise that would be a recomended option from me.

We don´t get the diesel over here (though you can specially import).

TTDegs · 24th September 2007, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by matg

I think I know what I'm after - 5 door 2.2 Diesel hopefully an EX would be nice

make it black and you've got all the important choices right

matg · 25th September 2007, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

make it black and you've got all the important choices right

well I was think they do look great in black

TTDegs · 26th September 2007, 08:58

Black is a pain to keep clean - but when it is...

Yorkmister · 26th September 2007, 10:35

Never had a diesel but have had three and five doors. Wouldn't go back to a three door if you paid me. Too large a front door restricts parking. If your passengers in the rear seats want to get out at a stop quickly ... no chance. For those with a baby. Difficulty in getting to the baby seat. If I last long enough, my next car would certainly be a diesel.

23rd September 2007, 21:36	#1 (permalink)
matg Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd September 2007 Location: Near Cambridge Posts: 153 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Diesel or Petrol, 3 or 5 door? Hello, new person here I'm looking at buying a used Civic and after some advice from owners. Diesel or Petrol? I'm going to using the car everyday to commute to work which is about a 60 mile round trip on a mixture of A roads and the M11. So is it worth plumping for the 2.2 diesel? Am I going to make the initial extra cost worth while? 3 or 5 door? A question for the mums & dad's, is it easy to get a 14 month old in and out of a car seat in a 3 door or do you think to yourself I wish I bought a 5 door? Spec? Do all EX models come with Sat Nav? Is a front heated screen ever an option? Are there any adds on that I should really look for on a used car? Thats all for now, hope some of you can help me out

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Yorkshirestoke Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 15th September 2007 Location: Elland, Halifax Posts: 88 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've had both 1.8 petrol and 2.2 diesel and the diesel is faster and gives me 50+ MPG on my 110 mile daily round trip. I suppose it depends on your annual mileage. I have kids and was tempted with the 3 door for the sporty look although I'm glad I opted for the 5 door with the larger 18" wheels. I think all EX's have Sat Nav. Never seen a heated front screen though. Happy hunting.

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Essexboy Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 9th June 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 171 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'm pretty sure you can only get a heated front screen on Ford group cars, someone said they owned the patent for it....

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Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 886 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	All UK EX's have sat nav, and no heated front screen option - the climate control is very effective though at clearing the screen on cold icy mornings!

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	3 or 5 for kids... bizarelly, the 3 might actually be easier to get them into as you go 'back' into the car, rather than from the side However, that might be outweighed in tight parking spaces as the bigger doors won't open as wide I'd say diesel - but I'm bias Seriously tho, for 60 miles per day, the extra 5 or maybe 10 mpg from the diesel will soon start to chip away at any premium you paid for it And yes, EX = Sat Nav, and no heated front screen, but demist blower works very well

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matg Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd September 2007 Location: Near Cambridge Posts: 153 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks all - very helpful

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BigP Wheelnut Join Date: 25th July 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My wife is expecting and we have just bought a 5 door diesel- I would certainly recommend it- performs much better than petrol and gets over 50mpg on a run. It was more expensive to buy but depending how long you keep it for the resiuals on a diesel are better- so you should get more back for it which kind of balances out the extra initial outlay- I think! Anyway the diesel is great!

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matg Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd September 2007 Location: Near Cambridge Posts: 153 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I think I know what I'm after - 5 door 2.2 Diesel hopefully an EX would be nice

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Black is a pain to keep clean - but when it is...

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Yorkmister Valve Cap Join Date: 6th March 2007 Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Never had a diesel but have had three and five doors. Wouldn't go back to a three door if you paid me. Too large a front door restricts parking. If your passengers in the rear seats want to get out at a stop quickly ... no chance. For those with a baby. Difficulty in getting to the baby seat. If I last long enough, my next car would certainly be a diesel.